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First Principles: Part V – Conservatism Must Learn to Think in Generations Again

A thriving republic is built one generation at a time. Explore why conservatism must think beyond election cycles and embrace stewardship, legacy, and the responsibility of preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the American republic for future generations.

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First Principles: Part IV – Conservatism Requires Statesmanship, Not Just Activism

Conservatism requires more than activism and political victories. Discover why statesmanship, civic virtue, and principled leadership are essential to preserving constitutional government, individual liberty, and the American republic for future generations.

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First Principles: Part III – Why Institutions Matter More Than Personalities

Conservatism is sustained by more than elections and personalities. Discover why enduring institutions, not individual leaders, are essential to preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the future of the conservative movement.

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Technology Does Not Replace the Constitution

Modern surveillance technology is advancing rapidly, but constitutional protections must keep pace. From automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and Flock cameras to geofence warrants and artificial intelligence, expanding government surveillance raises important questions about privacy, due process, and the Fourth Amendment. This article examines recent cases involving mistaken identification and alleged misuse of surveillance data, arguing that technology should never replace independent investigation or diminish constitutional safeguards. As government gains new investigative tools, preserving individual liberty, government accountability, and the presumption of innocence becomes more, not less, essential.

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§ 02 · The Byline

Believer, Husband, father,
concerned taxpayer.

A Texas Tech graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, I've spent the last decade running liberty-focused campaigns, staffing Texas lawmakers, and working in public policy. I currently serve as President of Texas Policy Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to the legislative process and advancing liberty-based solutions that improve governance across the Lone Star State.

  • 2024 — Now President, Texas Policy Research
  • 2020 — 2021 Director of Legislative Affairs, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • 2015 — 2020 Chief of Staff, Texas House (×2)
  • 2006 — 2014 Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army & Army National Guard
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Jeramy Kitchen
Austin · 2021
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